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On a Tokyo dump’s shantytown edge, interwoven vignettes follow residents scraping by: a boy who “drives” an imaginary trolley, a homeless father and son designing a dream house, a young woman brutalized at home, drunks, schemers, and saints of small kindnesses. Kurosawa crafts a ragged mosaic of hardship, fantasy, and flickers of grace that keep people moving forward.
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based on novel or book
slum
despair
poverty
multiple storylines
garbage dump dwellers
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Questions about Dodes'ka-den
How long is Dodes'ka-den?
Dodes'ka-den has a runtime of 2h 20m (2 hours and 20 minutes).
Who directed Dodes'ka-den?
Dodes'ka-den was directed by Akira Kurosawa and released in 1970.
What genre is Dodes'ka-den?
Dodes'ka-den is a Drama film (1970).
Who stars in Dodes'ka-den?
The cast of Dodes'ka-den includes Yoshitaka Zushi, Kin Sugai, Toshiyuki Tonomura, Shinsuke Minami, Yūko Kusunoki.
What is the TMDB rating for Dodes'ka-den?
Dodes'ka-den has a TMDB rating of 7.1/10 based on 154 votes.
